De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2020 Half Bottle

De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon, Riverina, New South Wales, Australia, Half Bottle, 2020

Grape: 100% Semillon, 85% matured in new & used French oak barrels, 45g/l residual sugar

Producer Tasting Note:

First produced by Darren de Bortoli in 1982, Noble One is one of the most awarded Australian wines in history! Fruit is sourced from the same vineyards each year where "Botrytis" is produced with a consistently high quality. The "Noble Rot" affected grapes at De Bortoli owned vineyards at Bilbul, along with another grower's vineyard at Yenda, are utilised by winemaker Julie Mortlock to make this outstanding dessert wine.

A tapestry of nectarines and peaches, mandarin zest, drizzled with a little spiced honey and vanilla scents. Rich, complex yet refined with a beautiful balance of sweetness and acidity aftertaste completing the picture deliciously.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"Peach, orange and musky apricot on the nose, mandarin, honey, caramel, almond and toast on the palate."

93/100 points (Silver Medal), DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS, 2024

"A very inviting and rich nose of treacle tart, poached apples, baking spices and mangoes. The palate is full-bodied with focused acidity, giving notes of pear tart tatin, toffee apples and macadamia nuts. Exceptionally balanced and giving. Drink or hold. Screw cap."

JAMES SUCKLING, September 2024

Also awarded "Double Gold" at the CWSA - China Wine & Spirits Awards, 2024 and "Gold"" at the Selections Mondiales des Vins Canada, 2024

Food Match: Pair with fruit desserts and cheeses or, for a savoury match, try Peking duck or freshly sauteed scallops with truffle and pear.